With the new Continental TKC 802, Continental presents the all-new second generation of its legendary TKC 80 motorcycle tire after four decades and sets new standards for the travel enduro and adventure motorcycle segment. The demand for off-road experiences is growing worldwide – an increasing number of motorcyclists are seeking challenges away from the road. At the same time, big and more powerful adventure bikes are placing the highest demands on tires: more road performance; more traction; more adventure. As the strongest off-road product in Continental's Motorcycle Tire portfolio, the TKC 802 offers a feeling of freedom without compromise.
Metzeler is set to command the spotlight at EICMA 2025, unveiling three highly anticipated new tyres that are poised to elevate performance across the supersport and adventure segments.
The brand will feature the new supersport Metzeler SPORTEC 01 and its sportier sibling, the Metzeler SPORTEC 01 RS, alongside the adventure-ready Metzeler KAROO 4 Street enduro on/off tyre. Motorcycle enthusiasts can check out the new lineup at Booth i54 in Pavilion 5 of EICMA in Milan, running from November 4-9, 2025.
For over a decade, the Metzeler SPORTEC line has been the benchmark for supersport tyres, celebrated for its versatility, high performance, and exceptional wet-weather grip—a heritage built on extensive road racing experience, including the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.
The new SPORTEC 01 and SPORTEC 01 RS are engineered to continue this successful tradition. Developed for sporty riders demanding high performance and reliability, both models introduce the enhanced, patented DYNATREAD™ technology to the supersport field. This innovation provides an adaptive tread pattern that significantly improves grip and high-speed stability.
SPORTEC 01: Serving as the direct successor to the SPORTEC M9 RR, this tyre is designed for aggressive road use. It offers riders control in all conditions, providing superior mileage and better wet-weather performance compared to the RS version.
SPORTEC 01 RS: The most extreme, road-legal version of the 01, the RS is built to deliver maximum grip and is perfectly suited for track day enthusiasts. It allows riders to enjoy the highest level of sport riding on the street and head straight to the circuit without the hassle of changing tyres or transporting their bike.
Meeting the surging demand from the Adventure motorcycle market, the new KAROO 4 Street joins the acclaimed Metzeler KAROO family. Designed for modern high-end adventure and maxi enduro bikes, this tyre is optimised for 70% road and 30% off-road use, succeeding the KAROO Street.
The KAROO 4 Street maintains a rugged, knobbly aesthetic while focusing on excellent on-road performance in both dry and wet conditions, coupled with competent off-road capability on dirt roads. Riders of modern Adventure bikes looking for stability, comfort, and good mileage will appreciate its features, which include:
Improved on-road handling thanks to new profiles.
More uniform wear achieved through greater separation of the central knobs.
Enhanced acoustic comfort from a multi-pitch knob design.
Better off-road traction on softer terrain compared to its predecessor.
These three new tyres will be integrated into the Metzeler 2026 range and are scheduled to be available for purchase in the first months of next year, with exact timing varying by region.
Dunlop has added two new rear tire sizes to the existing DUNLOP MUTANT tire sizes, so that 140 more motorcycle models can now be equipped with the world's first crossover tire.
With the new dimensions 150 60ZR17 and 160/60ZR17, drivers of supermoto such as the KTM 690 SMCR and Husqvarna 701 Supermoto can now for the first time fall back on the unique MUTANT performance. Pilots of entry-level machines as well, because the rear tire size 150/60ZR17 fits, among other things, on motorcycles KTM 390 RC or Kawasaki Z400. With the wider tire size 160/60ZR17, sporty mid-range bikes in particular can be equipped: there are tire approvals for the Honda CBR 500R, Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin, Kawasaki Ninja 650 / Z650 and Versys 650 models.
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A lot of research inside the scrambler and ‘café racer’ world has brought so many design ideas. The AX41S is the outcome of hours behind the drawing table. AX41S adopts the latest technologies in terms of compounding, a directly derivate from Bridgestone’s Sport-Touring category, to ensure the necessary road performances.
AX41S provides the perfect match for both a custom build scrambler thanks to its design, and for the rider through its performance. Bridgestone’s Battlax Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S is the tyre that takes care of the final look of your bike.
PIRELLI MT 60 RS is the Pirelli tyre designed for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER, the latest model launched by the Borgo Panigale company in four versions: Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic.
The front 3.00' x 18' and the rear 5.50' x 17' wheels of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER are designed to be lightweight and will fit as original equipment the new enduro street tyres from Pirelli, the MT 60™ RS 110/80 R18 front and 180/55 R17 rear. These have been specially made for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER with a dedicated design of the knobs which offers excellent handling on any terrain.
